The Houseblend Published Dec. 18, 2014 By Airman 1st Class Emili Koonce 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- In the military, it can be hard to keep your family close. Renee Smith and her mother Jacqueline are lucky enough to work with each other every day. U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Emili Koonce.